Definition of discomfiture
: the act of discomfiting : the state of being discomfited
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Examples of discomfiture in a Sentence
blushed and lowered her eyes in evident discomfiture
Recent Examples of discomfiture from the Web
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But just as his inborn discomfiture evolved into a curious advantage, so too did an indomitable authenticity, which is perhaps his most winning quality.
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Among Dr. Hansen’s colleagues, some of the discomfiture about the new paper stems from his dual roles as a publishing climate scientist and, in recent years, as a political activist.
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First Known Use of discomfiture
14th century
discomfiture Synonyms
Synonyms
abashment, confusion, embarrassment, fluster, mortification;
Near Antonyms
aplomb, assurance, composure, confidence, coolness, equanimity, poise, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-possession;
Related Words
agitation, bother, chagrin, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, disquiet, distress, disturbance, perturbation, unease, uneasiness, upset;
Phrases
egg on one's face;
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